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Organist Paul Jacobs playing Francis Poulenc’s “Organ Concerto” with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Organ towers over Orchestra concert in Verizon Hall

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s two most recent “virtual” concerts were short in duration but interesting in repertoire. Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts offered a virtual “Farewell Recital” for graduating students. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/20/21

There’s a lot more than the traditional charcoal grill to making summer a memorable grilling season. From smart cooking gadgets to $3,000 outdoor pizza ovens, there are many ways to up your grilling game.

Up your grilling game this summer

I know grills and smokers may seem like they are a dime a dozen, but with everyone making staycation plans and upping their yard games this summer, I wondered how they had evolved for 2021. more

by April Lisante | 5/20/21

'Sojourner' comes to life in Mt. Airy until May 23

“Sojourner,” an epic journey following the life of Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist, women's rights activist and author, is being presented by First World Theatre Ensemble in collaboration with Quintessence Theatre Group. more

by Rita Charleston | 5/19/21

Harpsichordist Adam Pearl, of Tempesta di Mare, and with his Maine coon, Smoky, at the harpsichord during the performance.

St. Paul’s Anglican Choral Evensong returns

St. Paul’s Church resumes in-person celebration of Choral Evensong, Rite I. And Tempesta di Mare continued its series of “Artist Recitals” with a “virtual” performance featuring its resident harpsichordist, Adam Pearl. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/14/21

Sisters Abby Pete, of Chestnut Hill (left), and Leslie Pontz, of Mt. Airy, proudly hold up their book, “Harvey the Hippo: A Tale of Good Food Choices,” which was released last month by a traditional publishing company. (Photo by Beth Milley)

25-year publishing dream comes true for Hill sisters

Twenty-five years ago sisters Abby Pete and Leslie Pontz hired an agent to find a publisher for a proposal they had for a children's book of theirs that would be called “Harvey the Hippo.” more

by Len Lear | 5/13/21

Volunteer Pat Kenney helping to prepare good recently got those in need at Face to Face.

Founders Day marks another opportunity to help local aid agency Face to Face

On May 13, 1984, the dining room doors opened for the first time at Face to Face in Germantown. The idea was simple: much like a soup kitchen, it would offer hot meals for locals, no questions asked. more

by April Lisante | 5/13/21

Megan Rose plays the mysterious Wren in “A Body of Water,” an intriguing “Groundhog Day”-like drama presented by Allens Lane Theatre in West Mt. Airy and streaming May 14, 15 and 16.

A Rose by any other name is still a fine actress

In “A Body of Water,” presented by Allens Lane Theatre in West Mt. Airy and streaming May 14, 15 and 16, we meet Moss and Avis, an attractive, middle-aged couple who wake up in bed … more

by Rita Charleston | 5/13/21

“Dream Ritual” is an example of the huge abstract paintings created by the Kindred Art Collaborative, whose works will be on exhibit Mat 21 and 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and May 23, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Cellini Showroom, 113 Poplar St. in Ambler. There will be a reception May 22.

Unique collaborative in-person show by 3 local artists

Three local artists have an exhibit of their work that will take place May 21 to 23 at the Cellini Showroom in Ambler, and is quite unusual for two reasons. more

by Len Lear | 5/12/21

Hill lawyer/author's new novel comparable to Grisham

I recently read “Wyoming” (Cat's Paw Publishing in Spring House) a just-released novel by first-time author Richard Tuttle, who has lived in Chestnut Hill for five years (and Mt. Airy and Flourtown before that), and it blew me away. more

by Len Lear | 5/7/21

Chestnut Hill author Doug Wechsler gets up close and personal with a toad in Philadelphia. (Photo by Debbie Carr)

Hill author's 24th book the first one self-published

Chestnut Hill author Doug Wechsler's 24th book, “The Cicadas Are Coming,” will be released in May in time for the big emergence of the 17-year periodical cicada. more

by Len Lear | 5/7/21

Doron Taussig and his wife, Chelsea, of Mt. Airy, are seen with two of their three children — Sam, Leo and Hana.

Zoom meeting on Mt. Airy professor/coach's new book

On Monday, May 10, 7 p.m., via Zoom, the Big Blue Marble Bookstore will be hosting the book launch for Dr. Taussig's new book, "What We Mean by the American Dream," released April 15 by Cornell University Press. more

by Len Lear | 5/6/21

Virtual performance at St. Paul’s promising for return of live music this fall

“Five Fridays” had become a popular favorite of local classical music lovers for its combination of fascinating programs and support for local charities. And Academy of Vocal Arts streamed “Verlaine, Le Voyage Humain,” April 24-28 more

by Michael Caruso | 5/6/21

Mt. Airy resident Chantel Holland will never forget the time she “walked out of the rehearsal hall and cried” because of what she believes was mistreatment based solely on her skin color.

Racism motivates Mt. Airy dancer to start 'Chocolate'

Lifelong Mt. Airy resident Chantel Holland will never forget the time she walked into an institution where she has been accepted as a member of the corps de ballet only to meet with problems. more

by Rita Charleston | 5/5/21

Mother’s Day

I had the funny realization this week that I do not remember what my husband, I and the kids did for Mother’s Day last year. more

by April Lisante | 5/5/21

Local author's powerful memoir of addiction and hope

Lillian Gaffney is a modern-day Biblical Job — a Glenside resident, author of the just-published memoir, “Rising Up: A Journey of Addiction, Hope, Courage and Love,” and role model for anyone who has been to hell and wants to find their way back. more

by Len Lear | 4/30/21

Elam is seen at an exhibit of his work at City Arts Salon in North Philadelphia just before the pandemic began last March.

Germantown artist a former aide to jazz legend Miles Davis

A Germantown resident for most of his life, Mikel Elam, who refers to his age as “timeless,” is a highly regarded artist whose work has been featured in international publications and media. more

by Len Lear | 4/30/21

Aaron Diehl and the Philadelphia Orchestra playing "Rhapsody in Blue.” (Photo by Jeff Fusco)

Philadelphia Orchestra focuses on 20th century in virtual performance

The restrictions on the number of players imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown have frequently limited the Orchestra’s repertoire to either 18th century scores or expanded chamber music pieces composed in later eras. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/29/21

Levitt (center) is seen here at a book signing for his first book, “Ben's,” at the former Philadelphia Print Shop in Chestnut Hill with Dickie Cobbs and Celeste M. Walker.

New Flourtown author's 'dark' baseball/murder novel

Now that the major league baseball season has just begun might be a good time for baseball fans to read “The Will of the Creator,” a novel just released in early April by Flourtown novelist Sam Levitt, 61, which has a baseball theme (sort of). more

by Len Lear | 4/29/21

Chestnut Hill artists Paula Marcela Andrade and Amir Lyles have organized “Art in the Courtyard,” an exhibit of the works of many local artists in the courtyard of the Artist & Craftsman art supply store at 7926 Germantown Ave., coming soon.

Finally, outdoor shows by local artists at Hill site

For the past 13-and-a-half months art lovers have had to be content with viewing art on screens, virtually, but with more and more people getting vaccinated, lovers of fine art will actually be able to get up close and personal with the works of their favorite local artists. more

by Len Lear | 4/28/21

Henry Crane, Chestnut Hill artist and former mental health technician at a local psychiatric hospital, holds a copy of his just-published book of illustrations, almost three years in the making, “Late in the Years.” (Photo by Len Lear)

Hill artist/mental health worker: 'Kindness has value'

Henry Crane, 24, of Chestnut Hill, is a very talented self-taught artist who has just published a book of his surrealistic illustrations, “Late in the Years,” almost three years in the making. more

by Len Lear | 4/23/21

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